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•In 1579 Francis Drake, an English pirate, sailed along the coast of California after capturing two Spanish ships filled with gold and luxury goods in the Pacific Ocean.
•He landed somewhere north of San Francisco where he repaired his ship and gathered supplies to cross the Pacific and eventually go back to England.
•There are still stories going around today that he buried some of his gold north of San Francisco. Some modern day treasure hunters are still looking for that gold.
•Francis Drake claimed the land he found for England, though England never acted on it. He eventually left California and became the second sea captain to go around the world.
•When he arrived back in England, the Queen made him a Knight. Francis Drake is still hated today in Spain.
•Francis Drake is also considered a California hero and many places are named after him today.
What else can I help you with?
Was Francis Drake was the first Frenchman to sail around the world.?
Francis Drake was not a Frenchman.
Which Country did Francis Drake sail for?
England
Were did sir francis drake travel to?
Sir Francis Drake traveled to... South America.
How long did Sir Francis Drake rule?
Sir Francis Drake never ruled, but he did sail around the world.
What was the reasons that Sir Francis Drake travled around the world?
Sir Francis Drake was sent by Queen Elizabeth1 to raid Spanish ships and towns along the west side of North America. Once he was done he couldn't go back because Spanish ships and towns along the coast were ready to attack him, so his only choice was to sail around the world.
When did sir francis drake sail?
He sailed in1568
Who did Francis Drake sail for?
Queen Elizabeth The 1st
Did sir Francis drake sail to California?
no he sailed by it
What country did Rir Francis Drake sail for?
England
What country did sir francis drake explorer for?
it is spain
Did Sir Francis Drake sail to the New World?
Yes.
In what year did Francis Drake sail around the world?
1577
